Section 9 - Navigating the Roads

Question 1

Single solid yellow line…

Answer 1

Marks the center of a road with two way traffic. Do not cross over this line into oncoming traffic. Do not pass a vehicle in front of you if there is only one lane of traffic going your direction and a solid yellow line on your side of the road.

Question 2

True or False - You can pass over a set of double solid yellow lines.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Name three situations where you can drive to the left of double solid yellow lines

Answer 3

1) You’re in a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane that has a designated entrance on the left
2) You’re instructed by construction or other signs to drive on the other side of the road because your side of the road is closed or blocked
3) You’re turning left across a single set of double yellow lines to enter or exit a driveway or private road or make a U-turn.

Question 4

You see two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart. Can you drive on or over these lines, make a left turn, or make a U-turn across these lines?

Answer 4

No, you may not, except at designated openings.

Question 5

You see a broken yellow line next to your driving lane. Can you pass the car ahead of you?

Answer 5

Yes, you can, but only when it is safe.

Question 6

You want to turn left to enter the parking lot at Whole Foods. The road ahead of you looks like this. Is it permissible to turn left into Whole Foods?

Answer 6

Yes, it is, as this is a two way left turn lane.

Question 7

California law allows the driver to move into the bike lane:

a) not at all
b) 75 feet before turning right
c) 100 feet before turning right
d) 150 feet before turning right
e) 200 feet before turning right

Answer 7

e) California law permits a driver to move into the bike lane, up to 200 feet prior to making a right turn.

Question 8

You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle:

a) Under no circumstances.
b) If the shoulder is wide enough to accomodate your vehicle
c) If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left

Answer 8

a) Under no circumstances.

Question 9

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

a) Next to the solid line may pass.
b) In both directions may pass.
c) Next to the broken line may pass.

Answer 9

c) Next to the broken line may pass.

Question 10

You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if:

a) Traffic on the street moves to the right.
b) A sign permits the turn.
c) Traffic on the street moves to the left.

Answer 10

c) Traffic on the street moves to the left.

Question 11

Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when:

a) You transport two or more young children in a passenger vehicle.
b) You don’t have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
c) The railroad crossing is located in a city or town that has frequent train traffic.

Answer 11

b) You don’t have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

Question 12

When can you drive in a bike lane?

a) During rush hour traffic if there are no bicyclists in the bike lane.
b) When you want to pass a driver ahead of you who is turning right.
c) When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

Answer 12

c) When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

Question 13

You must obey instructions from school crossing guards:

a) At all times.
b) Unless you do not see any children present.
c) . Only during school hours.

Answer 13

a) At all times.

Question 14

You drive defensively when you:

a) Always put one car length between you and the car ahead.
b) Look only at the car in front of you while driving.
c) Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

Answer 14

c) Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

Question 15

You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is:

a) 20 mph
b) 15 mph
c) 25 mph

Answer 15

b) 15 mph

Question 16

If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should:

a) Merge into another lane and try to go around the traffic.
b) Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
c) Enter the intersection and wait until traffic clears.

Answer 16

b) Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

Question 17

When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be:

a) Turned to the right (away from the street).
b) Parallel with the pavement.
c) Turned to the left (toward the street).

Answer 17

a) Turned to the right (away from the street).

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Question 18

To turn left from a multi-lane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:

a) Any lane (as long as it is safe)
b) The lane closest to the left curb.
c) The lane in the center of the road.

Answer 18

b) The lane closest to the left curb.

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Question 19

The sign below means:

a) Cross road
b) Divided highway
c) Lane reduction

Answer 19

c) Lane reduction

Question 20

The sign below indicates:

a) Winding road, use caution.
b) Merging traffic from the right.
c) Slippery when wet, use caution.

Answer 20

c) Slippery when wet, use caution.

Question 21

The sign below indicates:

a) Stop ahead.
b) Left curve ahead, slow down.
c) Winding road, use caution.

Answer 21

a) Stop ahead.

Question 22

You may not park your vehicle:

a) Within 100 feet of an elementary school.
b) On the side of the freeway in an emergency.
c) Next to a red painted curb.

Answer 22

c) Next to a red painted curb.

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Question 23

You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to:

a) The other side of the road is a solid line.
b) Your side of the road is a broken line.
c) The other side of the road is a broken line.

Answer 23

b) Your side of the road is a broken line.

Question 24

The sign below indicates:

a) Pedestrian crossing.
b) Two-way traffic ahead.
c) Cross road.

Answer 24

c) Cross road.

Question 25

You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:

a) Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn.
b) Signal and turn immediately.
c) Stop before entering the right lane and let all other traffic go first.

Answer 25

a) Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn.

Question 26

You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continously during the last ______ feet before the turn.

a) 50
b) 100
c) 75

Answer 26

b) 100

Question 27

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

a) The posted speed limit for traffic on the freeway.
b) 5-10 MPH slower than the trafic on the freeway.
c) At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

Answer 27

c) At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

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Question 28

Number these lanes

Answer 28

Question 29

Can you make a legal U-turn across a double yellow line?

Answer 29

Yes, you can!

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Question 30

Can you make a legal U-turn here?

Answer 30

No, you cannot!

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Question 31

Can you make a legal U-turn here?

Answer 31

No, you cannot!

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Question 32

Can you make a legal U-turn here?

Answer 32

No, you cannot!

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Question 33

True or False - It’s ok to make U-turn here.

Answer 33

False

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Question 34

Which car has the right-of-way here?

a) Car A
b) Car B

Answer 34

a) Car A has the right of way.

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Question 35

On which side should you pass other drivers, usually–the left or the right?

Answer 35

Left side.

You may pass on the right only when:

• An open highway clearly has two or more lanes going your direction.
• The driver ahead of you is turning left and you do not have to drive off the road to pass. Never pass on the left if the driver is signaling a left turn.
• You are on a one-way street.

Question 36

True or False - It’s never ok to drive off the paved or main-traveled part of the road to pass.

Answer 36

True.

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Question 37

True or False - It’s ok to pass a car here.

Answer 37

False. It’s illegal to use the shoulder of the road to pass others. Besides, you should pass others on the left side and not the right!

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Question 38

What does a green curb mean?

Answer 38

You can park here for a limited time.

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Question 39

You can park here only if….

Answer 39

You’re disabled or driving someone who is disabled.

To park here, you must display a placard or license plate for disabled persons or disabled veterans.

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Question 40

You must be more than ______ feet away from the driveway of a fire station in order to park your car.

a) 10
b) 15
c) 20

Answer 40

c) 15

It’s illegal to park less than 15 feet of a driveway of a fire station

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Question 41

You must be more than ______ feet away from the fire hydrant in order to park your car.

a) 10
b) 15
c) 20

Answer 41

c) 15

It’s illegal to park less than 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

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Question 42

You’re driving and see the police flashing you in your rear view mirror. How do you acknowledge that you see the officer?

Answer 42

By turning on your right turn signal.

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Question 43

Three items you must produce when stopped by a police officer.

Answer 43

1. Driver’s license
2. Proof of insurance
3. Vehicle registration.

Question 44

True or False - You must answer when a California law enforcement officer asks you about your immigration status.

Answer 44

False.

In California, only FEDERAL law enforcement officers can ask you about your immigration status. California law prohibits state and local officers from asking drivers or passengers about their immigration status.

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Question 45

You’re driving along a freeway and the California Highway Patrol stops you. Can you record your interaction with the CHP officer?

Answer 45

Yes, you can!

But you must immediately make it clear that you are recording.

The First Amendment protects the right of drivers and passengers to record interactions with law enforcement in public spaces.

It’s important to obtain the officer’s permission to reach into concealed areas to retrieve your recording device before you do so!

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Question 46

Various traffic control devices in construction and maintenance work areas are the color:

a) Red
b) Orange
c) Yellow

Answer 46

b) Orange

Orange warning signs are used in and around work zones. Use special caution when you see orange signs, cones, or barriers on a roadway.

Question 47

True or False - The sign below warns drivers they should not leave the pavement

Answer 47

True

Question 48

True or False - This is a yield sign

Answer 48

False

Question 49

True or False - This is a hospital ahead sign

Answer 49

True

Question 50

True or False - This is a U-turns Only sign

Answer 50

False - U-turns are permitted here, but you can still proceed straight ahead.

Question 51

True or False - This is a “Two-Way Traffic” road sign.

Answer 51

False.

This sign is placed at the intersection where you cannot proceed straight through it. Yield right of way or stop before turning right or left.

Question 52

True or False - This is a Radio Station Ahead sign

Answer 52

False.

Rail road crossing ahead.

Question 53

True or False - This is a “Highway Exit” sign

Answer 53

False

It’s a directional arrow.

Question 54

True or False - This is a “Divided Highway Ends” sign

Answer 54

True

Question 55

True or False - This is a “Do not Park” sign

Answer 55

False.

It’s a No Entry sign.

Question 56

True or False - There’s a narrow bridge ahead

Answer 56

True

Question 57

True or False - The road shoulder is much higher than the road

Answer 57

False.

Road is much higher than the shoulder. The shoulder drops off.